Philippines: Canadian immigration information
Country code: PH · Recent PR admissions to Canada: ~58,150 (2023: 30,150 / 2024: 28,000)
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Permanent residence admissions from Philippines
| Year | PR admissions from Philippines |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 30,150 |
| 2024 | 28,000 |
Source: IRCC permanent residence admissions data — open.canada.ca. Numbers are directional and rounded.
Programs IRCC offers to applicants from Philippines
- Caregiver pathways (Home Care Worker pilots — pause status, see /policy)
- Express Entry — CEC after Canadian work experience
- Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
- Manitoba PNP
- Saskatchewan SINP
NOC occupations IRCC commonly admits from Philippines
Philippines-specific factors IRCC considers
- NBI Clearance required (renewable, valid 6 months) — apply online at nbi.gov.ph.
- PRC license verification required for nurses; CGFNS or NNAS pathway for RN licensure.
- IELTS widely available; CELPIP centres in Manila and Cebu.
- Dual citizenship permitted under RA 9225 (Citizenship Retention Act).
- Filipino caregivers heavily concentrated in Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba.
Police certificate
NBI Clearance from the National Bureau of Investigation; valid 6 months.
ECA / credential evaluation
WES, ICAS, and IQAS all accept Philippine credentials. PRC license documents often required separately for nursing/healthcare.
Visa Application Centres (VAC)
- Manila (Mall of Asia)
- Cebu
Canadian embassy / high commission
Embassy of Canada, Levels 6-8, Tower 2, RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Ave, Makati City.
Common information requests from Philippines
- caregiver visa processing time Philippines
- PR landing from Manila
- nurse to Canada from Philippines
- Canada visa from Philippines
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